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Women in the Antarctic

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Thesis Discipline

Science

Degree Grantor

University of Canterbury

Degree Level

Postgraduate Certificate

Degree Name

Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies

The participation of women in the Antarctic experience began late and they still constitute a minority group. A selected history of women's presence in the Antarctic is given, together with their reasons for being there and perceptions of their place in this traditionally male stronghold. A discussion of women's contribution follows and a consideration of the issues that may arise from their presence and the challenges they yet face. The participation of women in the Antarctic experience began late and they still constitute a
minority group. A selected history of women's presence in the Antarctic is given, together with
their reasons for being there and perceptions of their place in this traditionally male stronghold. A
discussion of women's contribution follows and a consideration of the issues that may arise from
their presence and the challenges they yet face.